Magnesium For All Stages Of Menopause

Magnesium for Menopause*

Menopause is full of changes, and our goal at The 'Pause Life is to help you navigate them all. Signs and symptoms vary vastly for each person, and the more you know, the better equipped you'll be to handle what you're experiencing.

Many of you may not feel or see the signs or symptoms right away or make the connection that you are entering perimenopause. Confusion and frustration sets in, and you're left wondering “Why do I feel this way? What is happening to my body? Why am I so exhausted?" A friend or coworker might suddenly suggest that you are entering the stage of menopause. Enter denial sets and even more confusion! Regardless of your age or level of acceptance, you can navigate menopause armed with information, strategies, and tools that can alleviate some of these changes.

Magnesium is one mineral that can provide support and have a significant impact on sleep, active uptake of Vitamin D¹, and maintain already normal blood glucose levels and healthy bone development.* It's is a mineral found naturally in the body, in our bones and soft tissue, and has been well established as an important supplement for women as they move through menopause stages. It is regulated by the kidneys and released in our urine.* 

The recommended daily amount for women is 320 mg of elemental magnesium per day³. It is often found in small amounts in a multivitamin but often not enough to have significant health impacts. We love when you can get your magnesium from FOOD FIRST, since foods rich in magnesium are also high in fiber and protein. Researchers estimate about 40% of magnesium consumed through food is absorbed. Do your best to stock up on easy to grab, transportable, and tasty foods rich in magnesium! According to the National Institutes of Health: Office of Dietary Supplements³ the top five foods to add to your diet include:

• Pumpkin Seeds: 1oz = 156mg of Mg
• Chia Seeds: 1oz = 111mg of Mg
• Almonds: 1oz = 80mg of Mg
• Spinach: 1/2cup boiled = 78mg of Mg
• Cashews: 1oz = 74mg of Mg

Top 10 Health Benefits of Magnesium

1. It is involved in hundreds of chemical reactions in your body*
2. It may boost exercise performance*
3. Magnesium supports a normal inflammatory response*
   
4. It may improve PMS symptoms*
5. It is safe and widely available

As you increase the amount of magnesium you consume through food, see if you can notice any improvement in your perimenopause or menopause symptoms. I personally supplement the amount of magnesium I get through my nutrition with Life Extension Neuro Mag. It is made with magnesium L-threonate which was developed at MIT and formulated to cross the blood-brain barrier.*

You know I always look to the science and in a 12-week study of people ages 50 to 70, researchers found that this easily absorbed form of magnesium may enhance learning working, short term and long term memory.⁶ Count me in on those benefits!*

For more information see this YouTube video I recorded about why magnesium is so key to your health moving forward. I always recommend that you check with your clinician before beginning any supplementation, but if magnesium L-threonate is right for you, visit my Amazon storefront, or use this link to save 10% on Life Extension Neuro Mag and supplement the magnesium you get through your nutrition to enjoy all the benefits!

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